Dateline: Clifton Park, NY
Robert J. Leonard, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1940, in Schenectady, NY to parents Roy F. and Mildred (Farry) Leonard. Robert graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1958 and earned a B.B.A. from Siena College in 1966.
Following high school graduation Robert entered the United States Marine Corps and began a military career that spanned 29 years, during which he served in the United States Marine Corps, the 109th Air National Guard and the New York Guard, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1450 and the Marine Corps League.
Robert enjoyed a 32-year career at the Watervliet Arsenal Benet Labs, retiring in 2002, at which time he began a second career as a security officer for the Town of Clifton Park.
Robert was most proud of his service to his community as a member of the Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department for 49 years in various roles and positions.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Priscilla H. Leonard; his daughter Cate (Chris) Brizzell; his sons, Michael (Nicole) Leonard, Rob (Karen) Leonard Jr., Kevin (Sara) Leonard, and James Leonard; grandchildren, Timothy Brizzell, Megan Brizzell, Molly Brizzell, Emily Leonard, Michael Leonard, Matthew Leonard, Gregory Leonard, Kristina Leonard, Cora Leonard, and Luke Leonard.
Along with his parents, Robert is also predeceased by his brother Thomas Leonard.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Harvest Church, 303 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00am at Harvest Church.
Interment with military honors will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert’s name to City Mission of Schenectady, PO Box 760 Schenectady, NY 12301 or Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department, 953 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065.